AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Work
GOALS
Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Reduced Inequality, Sustainable Cities & Communities
KEYWORDS
motorcycle, sustainable transportation, taxi, TAXI BIKE, economic growth
COUNTRY
Rwanda
DESIGNED BY
Ampersand
WEBSITE
https://www.ampersand.solar
Ampersand
Powering Africa's e-mobility solution
How does it work?
Ampersand builds affordable electric vehicles and charging systems for the five million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa.
Ampersand unique battery swapping system allows users to access and batteries anywhere in the network. Swaps are done within minutes just like getting a tank of fuel.
Ampersand swap managing networks optimizes battery distribution and lifespan by learning from live data analytics of battery locations, state of charge, and our charging station network.
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Ampersand's solution can electrify motorcycle fleets without high capital costs.
Why is it needed?
Ampersand is creating a world where motorcycle transport is cleaner and more profitable for its consumers than ever before.
Ampersand designs their products with their customer in mind. They tend to be in their late 20’s - 30’s, work 6 days a week, for an average of 14 hours and covering up to 190km per day. The income they generate typically supports 4.4 people.
How does it improve life?
Going electric will double a driver’s income now, and leapfrog Africa towards a zero carbon future.
To date, Ampersand has reduced CO2 emissions by 400 tonnes, driven over
7 million km and increased customers income by 41% per day.